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When in doubt, sit them out. 🧠 If a concussion is suspected, remove the person from play immediately and don't allow a same-day return. Reporting isn't overreacting, it's protecting recovery. Learn more: cattonline.com/ #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #PlaySafe

Could you recognize a concussion? Only 11% of British Columbians say they're very confident they could. Symptoms can be physical, cognitive, emotional, or sleep-related and may not appear immediately. Monitor for 48 hours after a suspected concussion. #ConcussionAwarenessWeek

Did you know? 90% of concussions do not involve a loss of consciousness. Know the red flags: 🚩 Severe headache 🚩 Repeated vomiting 🚩 Seizures 🚩 Increasing confusion 🚩 Weakness or tingling If present, call 911 or seek emergency care. #ConcussionAwarenessWeek #PlaySafe

The Safe Participation Course is helping create safer sport environments. ✅ Informative ✅ Easy to follow ✅ Practical tools for everyone involved in sport. 🔗 playsafe.thinkific.com/cours… #PlaySafe

Safe sport starts with education. ✅ Increase awareness about the safety types in sport ✅ support prevention of harm in sport ✅ Encourage safe and respectful participation Explore PlaySafe tools and resources: playsafebc.ca/resources/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport #SportSafety

Safe sport is a team effort. 💙 ✅ Respect others ✅ Speak up ✅ Support positive behaviour ✅ Stay informed Learn how you can help create safer sport environments: playsafebc.ca/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport

Get the latest PlaySafe news, safety tips, and resources delivered straight to your inbox. 📬 Join our newsletter and help make sport safer and more inclusive for everyone. 👉 Sign up today: playsafebc.ca/contact-us/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport #SportDevelopment #SafeParticipation

Parents and guardians help make sport safer. 💙 Learn about safe sport, keep communication open, and know where to find support. Resources for families: playsafebc.ca/resource/tips-… #PlaySafe #SafeSport #YouthSport

Swipe less. Read something that matters. We're featuring stories from Athlete Ambassadors that explore the power of sport, community, and belonging. 📚 Explore the Athlete Ambassador Blog Series on PlaySafe: playsafebc.ca/news/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport #AthleteVoices

Sometimes it's hard to know whether a behaviour in sport is appropriate or if action should be taken. You can use the Flag Tool to get confidential guidance on what to do next: playsafebc.ca/flag-tool/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport #FlagTool #SportSafety #YouthSport

Looking for safe sport resources? The PlaySafe Resource Hub brings together trusted tools, guidance, and support for participants, families, coaches, officials, and sport organizations. Explore the resources today: playsafebc.ca/resources/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport #SportSafety

78% of children and youth participating in club sport, and 68% participating in recreational sport, report experiencing some form of harm, with psychological harm being the most common. 📖 Read more: playsafebc.ca/news/article-w… #SafeSport #SportSafety #PlaySafe

When participants feel physically, emotionally, psychologically, and culturally safe, they're more likely to: build confidence, develop new skillls, stay engaged in sport, and enjoy positive experiences that last a lifetime. Visit playsafebc.ca to learn more #SafeSport

Every child has the right to be safe in sport. This #SafeSportDay, let's commit to creating environments where children are protected, supported and empowered to thrive. Stand up. Speak out. Play your part. #SafeSportDay #SafeSport #SafeguardingInSport #PlayYourPart

Safe Sport Day takes place on 8 August 2026. This year’s campaign invites everyone across sport to: Stand up. Speak out. Play your part. Take the pledge: safeinsport.org/take-the-ple… Safe sport is the only sport that matters. #SafeSportDay #PlayYourPart #TakeThePledge #SafeSport

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲. Access trusted resources, education, and guidance that support safe sport across BC. ✅ Learn ✅ Prevent ✅ Support ✅ PlaySafe Learn more: playsafebc.ca/ #PlaySafe #SafeSport #SportSafety #YouthSport

The PlaySafe Resource Hub features tools and information on physical, emotional, cultural, and psychological safety in sport, including topics like mental health, accessibility, concussion awareness, anti-racism, and more. 🔗 playsafebc.ca/resources/ #PlaySafeBC #SafeSport

Strengthen Team Dynamics by Focusing on Spiritual Safety 💙 Spiritual safety = respecting diverse beliefs so everyone can participate without exclusion. Stronger trust. Stronger teams. Learn more: playsafebc.ca/topic/spiritua… #PlaySafe #SafeSport #SpritiualSafety

Indigenous cultural safety means creating sport spaces where everyone feels respected, valued, and heard. It starts with learning, reflecting, and taking action. Let’s keep doing the work, together. 🧡 Learn more: playsafebc.ca/topic/indigeno… 📸 Photo: Wes Shaw / Shotbug Press

See something that does not feel right, Speak up. Raising concerns builds safer, stronger environments for everyone. #PlaySafe Learn more: playsafebc.ca/topic/raising-… #PlaySafe #SafeSport #RaisingConcerns #TrustingEnvironments